I now have serious doubts that your seat-mate was actally a Delta employee. Delta has no ownership. not even partial, of any European airline nor has there been any mergers to that effect.
As for the FA's handling of the electronic devices, I have seen over the years a growing defiance of people who refuse to follow those instructions. To some it seems almost like a game of "how long can I hide the fact that I'm texting on my BlackBerry until I'm caught" or "I'll bet I can keep my iPod on even after being told to shut it off." I know the rules seem silly and that a BlackBerry or iPod isn't going to cause a plane crash, but there are those who simply think the rules just don't apply to them.
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